Story Deli
Great food, organic, wild, lots of vegetarian dishes, cardboard boxes for seats, wooden tables and a 100% effort to recycle, biodegrade and sustain everything in the premises, a top gorgeous find when shopping in Brick Lane!
Ergane Textiles
Wrapping up in silk, cashmere and wool makes Winter a fun time for sourcing interesting scarfs and textures. Ergane Textiles combines traditional craft methods with a modern and dynamic approach to colour and design. Her hand woven creations use luxurious silk as a base, either on its own for its vibrant colour and sheen, or teaming it with cashmere or wool for texture and warmth. They are both decorative and wearable and will stand the test of time as valued pieces of elegance and craftsmanship. Find her at the Style in the City event or visit her website for more information.
Kirk Modern
Kirkmodern stocks a range of mid-century decorative items and design, including 20th century ceramics and pottery, vintage glass, retro furniture, accessories and collectables. Specialising in Scandinavian and post war British design, kirkmodern showcases design from the 1950s through to 1960s and 1970s and features classic pieces by leading designers. Visit the website, click here. A groovy “gorgeous find”!
The Secret of Kells
Fab new movie out in cinemas now for the kids but with every single frame being a work of art in itself a joy for adults also. Check it out at your local cinema and wonder at the world of animated nature. A treasure of a “gorgeous find”! www.thesecretofkells.com/
Mollys Pet Boutique
Need to send a greeting card that the owner will love & the dog can then eat! We love the edible card above from Mollys Pet Boutique which stocks quirky pet and owner presents. Based in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin but also available online to purchase. Everytime you buy Molly donates to an animal charity making them a top “gorgeous find”. Click here to visit the website.
Bonzie
BONZIE is an Independent Irish Fashion Label with romantic vintage Appeal. Often using upcycled clothing, thrifted trinkets and vintage inspired fabric in an artful blend of tattered chic neovictorian,steampunk and deconstructed elements! Based in Waterford and selling online at Etsy check out this fab “gorgeous find” at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5104063§ion_id=5182919
Lost Weekend
Furniture, objects and design make up this fab store in Selskar Wexford. We fell in love with pretty much everything in this lifestyle boutique, it’s vintage & contempory furniture, lighting and objects of desire. Owners Emily and Declan have a cool eye when choosing classics and pieces from current designers to compliment each other, visit their shop when on that weekend trip to Wexford or check them out online. A classy “gorgeous find”!
Nest Furniture
Neil and Annabel McCarthy are the team behind nest furniture design. Both trained as cabinetmakers and bring a respect for the history of fine furniture production to their modern yet timeless designs. Their focus is on freestanding furniture for domestic interiors but past work has included boardroom and conference theatre furniture. nest furniture design exploits a combined knowledge of different materials to develop smart solutions to designs and is work governed by individuality, innovation and a quality. We love the above dresser with its contemporary and textural look. A gorgeous find! Click here to visit the website.
Wedgewood
In keeping with fashions current love affair with vintage, Wedgewoods Harlequin collection are the perfect gift for those who love tea-time. Designed in themes like the delightfully ornate Queen of Hearts or Ribbon/Rose to the whimsical Butterfly cup and saucer or the unabashedly romantic Deco Bloom there are lots of beautiful china to choose from. Find them in Brown Thomas and various stores around the country.
The Two Dames
Found in Kilkenny, upper John’s Street - the Two Dames Coffee Boutique. Fab flavoured scones: Rosemary and Raisin, Orange and Thyme, Cinnamon and Pear or Mixed Fruit. Yummy! Or for lunch the soup is always homemade with fresh ingredients, great combinations and very tasty.